Dal Lake makes news once again
The Dal Lake like its beauty and charm is occupying the news shelves once again. This time because the government is mulling to declare the Lake and its surrounding areas as an eco-sensitive zone. The decision comes after the world famous lake has shrunk to less than half its original size with its capacity down […]
Traffic mess giving headaches
The transport sector both in Urban and Rural areas across Jammu and Kashmir is in a mess. Even a maverick police officer who was deputed more than a year back to head the traffic department failed to generate any visible change. The only change that has been noticed is the increased number of challans and […]
Union Ministers report
Now that the 30 Union Ministers who visited Jammu and Kashmir last month, have submitted their feedback to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on the implementation of various development schemes here after the abrogation of Article 370, the move has generated an approbation among the people who were promised development, investment and opportunities. As many […]
Need to be practical
The administration announced this week that Jammu and Kashmir is all set to have its own horticulture policy. The move is a welcome one as horticulture sector is the prime contributor towards the state’s economy. The policy which focuses on bringing in betterment for the region including the growers has however forgotten the biggest bane […]
Pathetic public transport system
The public transport system in Jammu and Kashmir can be easily termed as worst. Not only are the approved vehicles unfit for public use but the way they have been maintained and are being allowed to run is simply pitiable. What has worsened the situation is the callous attitude adopted by the government on this […]
Prescription audit: The right treatment
Jammu and Kashmir is one of the few regions in India which tops the table in consumption of medicine. The region has the presence of almost all pharmaceutical manufacturing companies given the fact that people here consume lot of medicine owing to the health issue they face. The high consumption of medicine turns out to […]
Boost for horticulture
Jammu and Kashmir is all set to have its very own Horticulture policy. A demand which was raised a thousand times by all those who are involved with the horticulture sector. The aim to have a full fledged policy is to boost economy and upgrade the horticulture infrastructure. The Horticulture Policy will be focusing to […]
Cutting down suicides
Though considered as one of the gravest sins in Islam suicides in the Muslim majority region of Jammu and Kashmir have been showing an upward trend over the past many years. According to the figures provided by the government as many as 600 people committed suicide in the state during the past two years. 275 […]
No improvement on infant mortality
Kashmir valley has just one single hospital dealing with all pediatric patients. The lone G B Panth hospital, that too working under a dual control of the health department and Cantonment board has been always been making news. There are reports that the child mortality rate is showing no improvement here even though the administration […]
Coronavirus scare
As the Novel Coronavirus outbreak which has claimed 425 lives in China, creates a scare in many states, India on Tuesday cancelled all visas from China. Though the move may seem more of a cosmetic in nature but it will help in containing the spread of the coronavirus. At present three confirmed cases of Coronavirus […]